I miss banana SO much and so decided to bake muffins with the magical ingredients called "banana extract", I was a little skeptical at first but the result was incredible!

This recipe is super easy, super yummy and definitely keto-friendly (low carb)!

 All you need is to get the "right" banana extract, something not too artificial, I bought mine from a local baking store. (Tips: do a quick sniff test before buying)

For this recipe we're using almond flour as the base and added some ground flaxseed to give these muffins a little nutty texture.

Feel free to add toppings to your muffins, you can add crumble topping (pulse cold butter, walnuts and almond flour in food processor) or simply top it with crushed nuts and unsweetened chocolate chips.

My family love banana and what's more when we bake a cake with it!

It is definitely a "banana-affair"! 

Today I will be sharing a wonderful cake recipe that will make all banana lovers very happy simply because we have just celebrated Banana Lovers Day on August 27. This is the day dedicated specially for all the banana lovers, it is called the National Banana Lovers Day. 

So if you are one of the banana lovers, why not try baking this yummy Gula Melaka Banana cake. Yes, we will be using Gula Melaka (palm sugar) and this will give your cake the wonderful caramelized aroma.

 

The combination of Gula Melaka and Banana is simply amazing - it yields a moist and loaded banana cake that will make you to ask for more!

Gula Melaka Banana Cake

150gm Unsalted Butter

100gm Gula Melaka (shaved)

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

3 Eggs

160gm Self-Raising Flour

1/8 tsp Baking Soda

Pinch of Salt

150gm Ripe Banana (mashed)

Topping:

Slices of Banana (about 9-10 pcs)

Gula Melaka (shaved)

Chopped Walnuts (optional)

Directions:

• Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.
• With an electrical mixer, beat butter, vanilla extract and gula melaka until light and fluffy (medium speed).
   
  
• Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
• Add half of the sifted flour mixture into the butter mixture and gently fold in until well mixed. Then add in the mashed banana, stir until well incorporated. Lastly fold in the remaining flour mixture.
   
   
  
• Preheat the Airfryer at 180°C.
• Pour the mixture into the baking tray, top with sliced banana, walnuts and sprinkle generously with shaved gula melaka.
  
• Cover the baking tray with foil and poke some holes on it.
  
• AirBake at 160°C for 45-48 minutes.
• Once the time is up, remove the foil and continue to AirBake for another 8-10 minutes until the cake is golden brown (skewer test should comes out clean).
   
   
   
   
  

Adapted from Cuisine Paradise

Another A to Z in Bread Maker recipe to share with all of you. My darling boy loves this bread so much because it has a unique texture (something in between cake and bread...LOL! too difficult to describe). 

This is a quick, easy and oh so delicious Banana Bread Bread Maker recipe makes a tender loaf that is filled with a delicate, creamy combination of banana, buttermilk and honey.

A to Z in Bread Maker; Banana Bread

1 1/2 cups Sliced Banana

125ml Buttermilk

2 tbsp Canola Oil (or vegetable oil)

2 tbsp Honey

1 1/4 tsp Salt

254gm Bread Flour

120gm Wholemeal Flour

1 3/4 tsp Instant Yeast

Topping:

Rolled Oats (optional)

Directions:

• Place all the ingredients in the bread maker pan following the order given in your manufacturer's instructions, or in the order listed here. (Note: the dough is a little watery but need not to worry!)

 

• Set the machine for Basic setting and 1.5lbs size, and set the Crust/Color setting to light.
• Just before the machine starts to bake, sprinkle some rolled oats on the top. 
   
  
• When baking is complete, turn the loaf out on a wire rack and leave it to cool before slicing the bread.
   
    
  

Thanks to Pin Lay (from I Love Philips Airfryer) for sharing this amazing AirFryer recipe.

This Banana Puff is bursting with sweetness (all natural from banana) and the wonderful buttery flavor from the puff pastry...believe me you will never have enough of this warm dessert!

It is so easy to make that I don't mind making this for dessert everyday. LOL! With Philips AirFryer, everyone now can cook - yes even to prepare yummy dessert!

Once again I would like to thank Pin Lay for this wonderful recipe!

AirFried Banana Puff Pastry

3 Banana (peeled)

2 Puff Pastry Sheet (thawed)

Directions:

• Slice puff pastry sheet into thin slices 
   
   
  
• Take two strips and gently roll them together 
   
• Wrap the rolled pastry around the banana, make more strips if needed 
  
• Place the wrapped banana into the frying basket and AirFried it with 180°C for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown                                  

(Tips: To save cleaning time, I would recommend using aluminium foil to line the frying basket)